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The Significant Other | Pakistan News, The Indian Express

The Significant Other | Pakistan News, The Indian Express

Written by Surbhi Gupta |Updated: January 17, 2018 12:16:24 am

The Significant Other

Mobeen Ansari, a Pakistan-based photographer, on travelling the length and breadth of the country to capture traditions and festivals of its religious minorities — the Hindus, Parsis and Budddhists among others.

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A Kalashi wearing Pakistan’s national flag on their head as part of the Joshi festival in Kalash Valley.


Cradled by the mighty Arabian Sea and on the shores of Manora Island is Shri Varun Dev Mandir, a temple dedicated to the Hindu God of water. But one can also spot images of Sikh guru, Guru Nanak inside this 16th century temple, which is situated on the peninsula, south of Port of Karachi. “When I visited the temple, restoration work was underway and I found out that the team involved came from all faiths,” writes 31-year-old Mobeen Ansari in his latest photo book, White in the Flag. Ansari clicked and it became the last photograph in the book.

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